ER TECH

Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.

Handles telecommunications (phone, paging, faxing, announcing codes, etc.) timely & efficiently.

Performs short form registrations timely & efficiently with minimal errors made. Appropriate processes completed.

Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, illustrates process.

Accurately takes & records appropriate vital signs, weights, intake & output.

Enters orders timely & accurately in O.E. & signs off on order.

Places patient on monitor & records rhythm strip appropriately.

Performs & records clinical skills such as Foley catheter insertion, D/C IVs, accuchecks, etc. safely and accurately.

Assists patient, RN & physician with procedures, exams, etc.

Transports patient on arrival, discharge, & to units timely & safely.

Communicates effectively to other team members & reports to next shift.

Communicates appropriately on IHERN radio & reports to RN.

Colls specimens accurately & timely, including labeling specimens correctly.

Demonstrates knowledge of & uses equipment appropriately & safely.

Demonstrates awareness of patient rights.

Uses respect a& dignity when dealing with death & dying.

Utilizes ethics committee if needed or is aware it exists.